Next August 21 we will witness the first total solar eclipse in a century, an experience of more than two minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. Although another solar eclipse took place in February 2017, it is the first time in so long that the Moon will completely block the Sun, the day will become night and make visible the solar corona, the Sun's atmosphere, otherwise Hidden The brightest stars and other planets will also be visible. Using specialized solar vision goggles will be possible, at least, to contemplate a partial eclipse, which will last from two to four hours.
"Never before will a celestial event be seen by so many and explored from so many points of view: from space, from the air and from the ground," says Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate in Washington. NASA recalls that to enjoy the event, it is important to do so with safety measures.
